India’s overall exports  in April2019is estimated to be USD 44.06billion, exhibiting a positive growth of 1.34per cent over the April 2018. Overall imports in April2019is estimated to be USD 52.83billion, exhibiting a positive growth of 4.53per cent over April 2018.Note: The latest data for services sector released by RBI is for March 2019. The data for April 2019 is an estimation, which will be revised based on RBI’s subsequent release.
I. MERCHANDISE TRADE
EXPORTS 
Exports inApril 2019 were USD26.07 billion, as compared to USD25.91billion in April 2018, exhibiting a positive growth of 0.64per cent. In Rupee terms, exports were Rs. 1,81,021.34crore in April 2019, as compared to Rs. 1,70,052.96crore in April 2018, registering a positive growth of 6.45per cent.
InApril 2019, major commodity groups of export showing positive growth over the corresponding month of last year are
Non-petroleum and Non Gems and Jewellery exports in April 2019 were USD19.54billion, as compared to USD19.80billion in April 2018, exhibiting a negative growth of 1.31per cent.
IMPORTS
Imports in April 2019 were USD41.40billion , which was 4.48per cent higher in dollar terms and 10.52per cent higher in Rupee terms over imports of USD39.63billion  in April 2018.
Major commodity groups of import showing negative growth in April 2019 over the corresponding month of last year are:
CRUDE OIL AND NON-OIL IMPORTS:
Oil imports inApril 2019 were USD11.38billion , which was 9.26percent higher in dollar terms , compared to USD10.41billion  in April 2018.
In this connection it is mentioned that the global Brent price  has decreased by 0.60% in April 2019 vis-à-vis April 2018 as per data available from World Bank .
Non-oil imports inApril 2019 were estimated at USD30.02billion  which was 2.78 per cent higher in dollar terms , compared to USD29.21billion  in April 2018.
Non-Oil and Non-Gold imports wereUSD26.05billion in April 2019, recording a negative growth of 2.19per cent,compared to USD 26.63 billionin April 2018.
II. TRADE IN SERVICES
EXPORTS 
As per the latest press release by RBI dated 15th May 2019, exports inMarch2019 were USD17.94 billion  registering a positive growth of 6.59per cent in dollar terms, vis-à-vis March 2018.
IMPORTS 
As per the latest press release by RBI dated 15th May 2019,imports inMarch2019 were USD11.37billion  registering a positive growth of 10.55per cent in dollar terms,vis-à-vis March 2018.
III.TRADE BALANCE
MERCHANDISE: The trade deficit for April 2019 was estimated at USD15.33billion as against the deficit of USD13.72billion inApril 2018.
SERVICES: As per RBI’s Press Release dated 15th May 2019, the trade balance in Services  for March, 2019 is estimated at USD6.58billion.
OVERALL TRADE BALANCE: Taking merchandise and services together, overall trade deficit for April2019is estimated at USD8.78 billion as compared to USD7.07billion in April2018.Note: The latest data for services sector released by RBI is for March 2019. The data for April 2019 is an estimation, which will be revised based on RBI’s subsequent release.
MERCHANDISE TRADE
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EXPORTS & IMPORTS: 
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APRIL
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EXPORTS 
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2018-19
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25.91
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2019-20
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26.07
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%Growth 2019-20/ 2018-19
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0.64
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IMPORTS
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2018-19
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39.63
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2019-20
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41.40
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%Growth 2019-20/ 2018-19
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4.48
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TRADE BALANCE
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2018-19
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-13.72
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2019-20
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-15.33
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EXPORTS & IMPORTS: 
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APRIL
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EXPORTS
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2018-19
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1,70,052.96
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2019-20
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1,81,021.34
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%Growth 2019-20/ 2018-19
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6.45
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IMPORTS
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2018-19
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2,60,084.67
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2019-20
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2,87,432.93
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%Growth 2019-20/ 2018-19
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10.52
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TRADE BALANCE
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2018-19
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-90,031.71
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2019-20
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-1,06,411.59
SERVICES TRADE
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MARCH 2019
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April-March 2018-19
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EXPORTS 
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17.94
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205.79
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IMPORTS 
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11.37
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125.46
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TRADE BALANCE
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6.58
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80.33
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MARCH 2019
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April-March 2018-19
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EXPORTS 
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1,24,672.40
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14,38,948.61
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IMPORTS 
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78,962.43
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8,77,286.65
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TRADE BALANCE
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45,709.97
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5,61,661.96
Note:Services data pertains March 2019 as it is the latest data available as per RBI’s Press Release dated 15th May 2019. April-March 2018-19 is arrived at by adding quarterly data of RBI for Q1, Q2 & Q3 of 2018-19 with Month-wise QE dataof RBI’s press release for January, February& March 2018-19. This data is provisional and subject to revision by RBI.